Secrets of War (2000): S03E03 – Breaking the Japanese Code

Introduction Secrets of War is a documentary television series about military history and the secrets of war of the 20th century. Also known as Sworn to Secrecy: Secrets of War (US), History Exposed (alternative title, US), and Sworn to Secrecy. Outline The story of America’s code-breaking efforts against seemingly impenetrable secret Japanese military and diplomatic…

Andrew Marshall

12/01/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War

Introduction

Secrets of War is a documentary television series about military history and the secrets of war of the 20th century.

Also known as Sworn to Secrecy: Secrets of War (US), History Exposed (alternative title, US), and Sworn to Secrecy.

Outline

The story of America’s code-breaking efforts against seemingly impenetrable secret Japanese military and diplomatic communications. The heroic struggle of Army code-breakers, headed by William Friedman, and the Navy’s secret “on-the-roof-gang” help win the Battle of the Pacific.

Secrets of War Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1998 to 2002.
Rating: TV-14.
Running Time: 50-53 minutes (per episode, with adverts) and 65 hours (total running time).
Country: US.
Language: English.